Immortal life: a soon to be true story

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"An ancient mogul has bought the power to live forever, but the strong young body he plans to inhabit has other ideas. The battle for immortal life begins. Immortal Life. A fantasy. An impossible dream. For now, maybe. But as we speak the moguls of Big Tech are pouring their mountain of wealth into finding a cure for death. Don't tell them they won't succeed. None of these titans is richer than Arthur Vogel. This inventor, tech tycoon, and all-round monster has amassed trillions (with a T) and rules over a corporate empire stretching all the way to Mars. The newest--and most expensive--life extension technology has allowed him to live to 127 years, but time is running out. His last hope to escape the inevitable lies with Gene, a human being specifically created for the purpose of housing Arthur's consciousness. The plan is to discard his used-up old carcass and come to a second life in a young, strong body with all appropriate working parts. But there's a problem: Gene. He may be artificial, but he is a person. And he has other ideas. As Arthur sets off to achieve his goal of world domination, Gene hatches a risky plan of his own. The forces against him are very, very rich, extremely determined, and used to getting what they pay for. The battle between creator and creation is joined as the two minds wrestle for control of one body. This story is real. The tech is in development. The sponsors are the titans of industry well known to you. Eternal life may very soon be at the fingertips of those who can afford it. Mixing brisk action, humor, and wicked social commentary, Immortal Life imagines a day just around the corner. Welcome to a brave new world that is too familiar for comfort--and watch the struggle for humanity play out to the bitter end"--;Intro; Dedication; -- One -; 1. Le Morte d'Arthur; 2. Gene Wakes Up to Find His Mind Is Empty; 3. Bob the Great and Powerful; 4. A Love That Was Meant to Be; 5. A Solution to the Problem of Death; 6. The Running Man; 7. Livia; 8. Better Living Through Chemistry; 9. Migration; -- Two -; 10. Feelin' Groovy; 11. Afternoon Delight; 12. The Biggest Deal in the History of the Solar System; 13. A Voice from the Deep; 14. Athena; 15. The Knights of the Oval Table Assemble; 16. Core Dump; 17. The Three Amigos; 18. Too Much Toasting; 19. The Battle of Nobu; -- Three -; 20. Arcadia;"The story of an artificial human being named Gene who discovers he's been created to provide a fresh new body for the consciousness of an aging business titan. Determined to maintain his autonomy, Gene rebels"-- Intro Dedication -- One - 1. Le Morte d'Arthur 2. Gene Wakes Up to Find His Mind Is Empty 3. Bob the Great and Powerful 4. A Love That Was Meant to Be 5. A Solution to the Problem of Death 6. The Running Man 7. Livia 8. Better Living Through Chemistry 9. Migration -- Two - 10. Feelin' Groovy 11. Afternoon Delight 12. The Biggest Deal in the History of the Solar System 13. A Voice from the Deep 14. Athena 15. The Knights of the Oval Table Assemble 16. Core Dump 17. The Three Amigos 18. Too Much Toasting 19. The Battle of Nobu -- Three - 20. Arcadia 21. North to George, Washington22. The Sorrows of Xee 23. In the Heart of the Peaceable Kingdom 24. Master Tim 25. The Two Devices 26. Battle Lines 27. Back at the Ranch 28. Nike 29. The Cloud Must Die 30. Amy Speaks 31. Brave New World Afterword Reading Group Guide About the Author Copyright